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Behind the shades

Reflecting

By Mo Peace Published 4 years ago 3 min read

We often have questions that pop into our minds . Self reflecting questions, that shifts our perspective about ourselves. As I rock my high fashion sun glasses , with a stance of confidence. I remember moments behind my shades and confidence wasn’t always apart of my journey. The perception of having life together was my illusion and I often have questions that pop into our minds . Self reflecting questions, that shifts our perspective about ourselves. As I rock my high fashion sun glasses , with a stance of confidence. I remember moments behind my shades and confidence wasn’t always apart of my journey. The perception of having life together was my illusion and I projected that energy out . Don’t get me wrong I am something amazing. Your truth brings out another level of self awareness. Being aware of everything that comes with you brings healing . Some people hide their true self , as others use it’s as a enhancement. I must admit ,I’ve been on both sides. Our focus should always be on self discovery . Who are you when no one is looking ? Your character, how you treat others ,and how you set self boundaries. Behind the shades ,deep within you have a beautiful purpose for your life. Your value is more than just looking good yet feeling good as well . I just wanted to shine light on on the beauty of self awareness and knowing your enough behind the shades. Self awareness is being aware of you . Your real authentic self . I recall many of times being self aware on the outside yet lacking in the inside of myself . I dressed well and smelled beautiful. Hiding behind my shades became a way of life . I wasn’t aware that my own trauma keep me in hiding . I needed to believe in all of me . I was only focus on the things people could see . Something shifted for me when I decided to fight for myself . I had so many amazing things inside of me yet I had to do some deep inside work to become aware . It’s was like a light bulb went off . Once I was able to address my truth my entire life change . I just happen to be in my own way . To be honest ,I still have moments . I know you’re thinking once you do the inside work things just change . Yes things change , but it’s not a arrival to this journey. I realize I had to be honest with myself and take full responsibility of my own behaviors. A lot of my pain I definitely didn’t ask for . What I didn’t know , I had control how I responded to life . Behind my shades was a woman that began to love all of me . Forgive myself and others .Most importantly I had to face myself . That’s when self awareness shows up. My confidence level was enhanced even more when I decided to get a therapist. Talk about liberating. That was the best thing I could do for myself. Appplying daily tools to navigate through my journey. It’s not been a easy journey , yet it’s been worth it . The process has no time . Making small steps to be great daily is the goal . I encouraged anyone that’s in doubt about self . Please dig deep give yourself permission to be healthy in your mental health.

“Nobody can stop your destiny but you “

But You keep thriving

M⭕️

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About the Creator

Mo Peace

Hello , I am Monique Smith.

You can call me Mo ,

I am new published author of “Just What I Needed “

My purpose is to impact lives and bring hope to others .I am a recording artist , poet , author and I do behavior therapy for pediatrics .

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